Gerard Norton
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Gerard Ross 'Toys' Norton VC MM (7 September 1915 ā 29 October 2004) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Gerard Norton | |
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Nickname(s) | Toys |
Born | (1915-09-07)7 September 1915 Herschel, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Died | 29 October 2004(2004-10-29) (aged 89) Harare, Zimbabwe |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | South African Army |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | 9111V |
Unit | Kaffrarian Rifles attached to Hampshire Regiment |
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Relations | Charles Ross Norton (father) Millicent Henrietta Norton (mother) |
Other work | Tobacco farmer |
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